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Jul 23, 2025

The Descent Is Harder Than the Climb: Lessons in Leadership from Mt. Fuji

In 2017, I climbed Mt. Fuji in sneakers. This was not a deliberate choice to increase the challenge-it was the result of excellent research…

The Descent Is Harder Than the Climb: Lessons in Leadership from Mt. Fuji

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Jun 15, 2025

I Spent $78 Learning Why Bash Still Matters in the AI Age

Here’s how a little laziness cost me $78.

I Spent $78 Learning Why Bash Still Matters in the AI Age

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Aug 21, 2024

How to send long text input to ChatGPT using the OpenAI API

A straightforward guide to sending large input to ChatGPT using Python.

How to send long text input to ChatGPT using the OpenAI API

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Sep 19, 2023

Optimizing text for ChatGPT: NLP and text pre-processing techniques

Optimizing text for ChatGPT: NLP and text pre-processing techniques

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Geek Culture

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Aug 7, 2021

Leading with a cybersecurity mindset

Leading with a cybersecurity mindset

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Geek Culture

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May 27, 2021

A GitHub guide for non-technical leaders

A GitHub guide for non-technical leaders

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Better Programming

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May 25, 2021

How To Make Your Static Website Interactively Searchable

Let’s create a client-side search index

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Victoria Drake

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Dec 6, 2020

OWASP Web Security Testing Guide v4.2 released

Announcing the release of a new version of the OWASP WSTG.

OWASP Web Security Testing Guide v4.2 released

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Nov 24, 2020

Responsive Pages and Color Themes With Minimal CSS

Building a responsive website with color themes? Better start at the root

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Nov 18, 2020

Build Your Own Serverless Subscriber List With Golang and AWS

How to build your own newsletter list with DynamoDB and SES email signup confirmations

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Victoria Drake

Victoria Drake

I'm an engineering director building high-performing teams and thoughtful engineering culture. More on software leadership at victoria.dev or X @victoriadotdev.

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